FRIGILIANA

Frigiliana is a typical pueblo blanco sitting high on a mountain ridge overlooking the sea with spectacular panoramic views. It was voted the 'prettiest village in Andalucía' by the Spanish tourism authority.

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FRIGILIANA NEW PART		EL INGENIO BY NIGHT		COBBLED STREET
PLAZA DE LA IGLESIA		HOUSE IN THE OLD QUARTER		FRUIT AND VEG STALL

The older part of the village is a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets lined by whitewashed houses whose wrought-iron balconies spill forth brilliant red geraniums. Frigiliana is best explored on foot, so let us take a little stroll...For a relatively small village of around 2,000 permanent residents Frigiliana is blessed with many excellent bars, restaurants and shops.

When you stay at Casa Junio or Casa Maria your local will be Las Chinas. Walk up the road you came in on and it's on the left on the corner. This is a lovely neighbourhood place, the food is delicious and great value and the place is usually bustling. The owner, Sebastien, is consistently charming.

A little further along the same road is Restaurante Romantica. Breath-taking views from the terrace and superb cooking with a Swedish influence – mashed potatoes to die for!

Walk on and overlooking the car park is a nice street level terrace serving breakfast, lunch or tapas.

To enter the old village walk up teh gentle slope, past the tourist information centre on your right this leads to the higher road that rise above the playground. Immediately above you is a huge building with plates on the walls.This building houses El Ingenio the last working sugar-cane molasses factory in Europe and part of it is now a ceramics shop. Further along there are shops selling leather bags, Frigilianan wine and honey, clothes, rugs and nick knacks on both sides of the street. On Thursday mornings there is also a market.

If you are after panoramic views stick to the higher of the two roads when the road forks into two. This right hand road will take you to both the Mirador (signposted ) and Jaime’s, another fine eatery with two beautiful terraces. Keep walking on (sticking to the high road) and you will find the most delightful little place tucked away to the left down a steep set of stairs, no views but ideal for romancing!

If you choose the other of the two forks, the low road will lead you past an internet place and Sebastian’s Wine Shop, run by Tom and Sarah. Call in for a tasting session – they really have some great stuff. A little further along on the same side is La Fuente, a small restaurant with great food. Next on the left is the Happy Shake – great for fresh juices, smoothies and shakes and another enjoyable bitty bobs shop alongside.

Keep walking past more little shops until you come upon the Church square for another gastronomic treat.Great food with tables outside so you can watch the world go by.

Past the Church to the right is La Tienda. This is a lovely café with home made cakes and healthy breakfast treats.

There are many restaurants, bars and shops besides these ones mentioned here, so just follow your noses and explore.

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